Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko has opened the 31st international art festival Slavianski Bazaar in Vitebsk, BelTA has learned.  Aleksandr Lukashenko thanked all those who had originated the festival, those who had organized this festival every year, and those who gift their art to people. “We have created a large-scale project on the world level truly together. This project unites nations and cultures, demonstrates our common historical choice, our national dignity,” the...

Social security benefits for the military, as well as employees of security and law enforcement agencies will be enhanced starting from 2023, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at a ceremony to honor graduates of military schools and high-ranking officers, BelTA has learned. “We will continue supporting people in uniform, upgrading the Armed Forces - the main guarantor of sovereignty and independence of Belarus. This policy remains unchanged. I should say that social...

Belarus' security, defense and law enforcement agencies need competent officers who are loyal to the country and its people, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at a ceremony to honor graduates of military schools and high-ranking officers, BelTA has learned.  First of all, the head of state congratulated the military on their graduation: “You have completed your studies at a difficult time. Our defense system really needs officers who know their job and, most importantly,...

Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko and President of Russia Vladimir Putin talked to each other over the phone on 11 July, the press service of the Belarusian leader told BelTA.  Aleksandr Lukashenko and Vladimir Putin discussed matters concerning Kaliningrad Oblast transit seriously and thoroughly. It was one of the central topics during the phone conversation.  The leaders also discussed progress of Russia's special military operation in Ukraine.  They spoke at length about...

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko invited Hero of Russia, a native of Belarus Oleg Novitsky to visit his homeland. The cosmonaut came there with his daughter Yana. The day before they had attended a festival in Alexandria at the invitation of the president, BelTA informs. The head of state showed the guests his mother's house where he grew up. Near the house there was a huge willow tree with a wide thick trunk. Aleksandr Lukashenko and Oleg Novitsky leaned towards the tree and...

Enterprises that work hard do not even notice Western sanctions. Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko made the statement as he authorized the appointment of executives of defense industry enterprises, BelTA has learned.  Aleksandr Lukashenko said: “You are perfectly aware of the situation we are in. People kind and fair are everywhere. Those, who work hard, have not even noticed these sanctions. But if you feel that you have to do more somewhere, it means you have to do more. It is...